Expect to be lifted when you hear this infectious, eclectic Americana groove. Powerful, yet blissfully soothing female vocals dance atop instruments from around the world including banjo, guitars, didgeridoo, shamisen, and a variety of drums. Positive lyrics inspire unity and call for change. Dancing inevitably erupts.

These four artists understand the power of music to heal and transform, and they use their creative gifts to make a positive impact on the world around them. They live and work within a multi-purpose creative zone which they created in downtown Princeton, WV called The RiffRaff Arts Collective, which is revitalizing a one dark and depressed area with color and life. They write, perform, teach and record there as well as host music nights, drum circles, art parades and more. They founded and run Culturefest World Music & Arts Festival, now in its 11th year, a weekend long creative oasis on a magical mountaintop which promotes unity and respect for diversity. Understanding the power of music and the arts, they use these gifts to inspire and uplift.

What's New -w- O22

Option 22 has been busy sharing their story of community transformation through the arts with an inspiring multimedia performance presentation. Recently they were the keynote presentation at The Entrepreneurship Adventure Summit and The Faces of Leadership Conference. Click Here to read more about the workshop.

Option 22 on NPR!Check out this story about Option 22 and the way they use music & creativity to transform their community! It was posted from the NPR page and had a striking number of hits and re-posts. The positive energy is like a tidal wave.http://wvpublic.org/post/there-change-air-southern-wva-town

Past News

ONLY A FEW COPIES LEFT: Choose the Music, nominated for HomeGrown Music Network's 2010 Album of the Year, features 12 Original Songs spanning styles from newgrass to space-folk to roots-rock world funk. No matter what you call it, it's good music.

Earth Plane Defector @ Southland Ballroom

Culturefest World Music & Arts Festival, which we created and organize, is the Energetic Pinnacle of the Yearfor Option 22. It is an amazingly heartfelt and unforgettable event. We celebrated our 10th anniversary in 2013 with a sun-kissed weekend of perfect festival spirit.Make plans to attend: The 11th Annual Culturefest will be held September 4-7, 2014!

If you want to catch up with O22, this is how to do it. When we're not on the road, you can find us at our homebase, The RiffRaff Arts Collective in downtown Princeton, West Virginia playing, writing, recording and spending time with the other amazing artists who work there, like The Captain Lazerblast Band, and Melissa McKinney. We are directly across from Stages Music School, where young bands like Miss Behavin' are making their mark.

Also,every Monday is Open Stage Night in the amazing Room Upstairs, which we host, and all ages and styles are welcome. Read about this truly unique creative space here: